Instrument board cross beam assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of instrument board parts, aims to solve the problem of how to increase the arrangement space above an instrument board beam assembly, and provides an instrument board beam assembly and a vehicle. The instrument panel cross beam assembly comprises a cross beam and a steering column mounting structure. The cross beam comprises an installation beam body and two extension beam bodies, and the two extension beam bodies are connected to the two sides of the installation beam body respectively. The steering column mounting structure comprises a first support and a second support, and the first support and the second support are arranged on the two sides of the mounting beam body in a clamped mode and fixedly connected to the mounting beam body. The side, close to the steering column assembly, of the installation beam body is concaved inwards to form a groove, and at least part of the steering column assembly is contained in the groove. The instrument panel cross beam assembly has the beneficial effects that the arrangement space above the instrument panel cross beam assembly can be increased, so that a head-up display with a large size can be conveniently installed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of instrument panel parts, in particular to an instrument panel cross beam assembly and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] An instrument panel cross beam assembly is provided in the related art, which comprises a cross beam and a steering column mounting structure mounted on the cross beam, and the steering column mounting structure is used to connect a steering column assembly.

[0003] However, the space above the instrument panel cross beam assembly in the related art is small, which is not convenient for arranging other devices. For example, when the size of a head-up display (HUD) is large, it is difficult to adjust the position of the upper boundary of the head-up display due to the influence of the field of view, which causes the head-up display to be inconvenient to arrange above the instrument panel cross beam assembly. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The present application provides an instrument panel cross beam assembly and a vehicle to solve the problem of how to increase the arrangement space above the instrument panel cross beam assembly.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, an instrument panel cross beam assembly is provided, which is used to mount a steering column assembly, and comprises a cross beam and a steering column mounting structure. The cross beam comprises a mounting beam body and two extension beam bodies, and the two extension beam bodies are respectively connected to the two sides of the mounting beam body. The steering column mounting structure comprises a first bracket and a second bracket, and the first bracket and the second bracket are clamped on the two sides of the mounting beam body and are respectively fixedly connected to the mounting beam body. The mounting beam body is recessed to form a recess on the side close to the steering column assembly, and the steering column assembly is at least partially accommodated in the recess.

[0006] The above-mentioned instrument panel cross beam assembly, by providing the recess, makes the instrument panel cross beam assembly and the steering column assembly more compact in the height direction of the vehicle, and by clamping the first bracket and the second bracket on the two sides of the mounting beam body, it is beneficial to reduce the space occupied by the steering column mounting structure in the height direction of the vehicle, thus it is beneficial to increase the arrangement space above the instrument panel cross beam assembly, so as to facilitate the installation of a head-up display with a large size.

[0007] In one of the embodiments, the recessing direction of the recess is parallel to the direction in which the mounting beam body points to the steering column assembly. The recessing depth of the recess is less than or equal to one third of the outer diameter of the adjacent end of the extension beam body and the mounting beam body.

[0008] In one of the embodiments, the recess penetrates through the mounting beam body along the extension direction of the steering column assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the groove has a bottom surface and two side surfaces. One side surface is connected to the bottom surface near one of the extended beams, and the other side surface is connected to the bottom surface near the other extended beam, with the two side surfaces inclined relative to the bottom surface.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first support includes a first top plate and two first side plates, one of which is bent and connected to the side of the first top plate near one of the extended beams, and the other is bent and connected to the side of the first top plate near the other extended beam, with a groove located between the two first side plates. The second support includes a second top plate and two second side plates, one of which is bent and connected to the side of the second top plate near one of the extended beams, and the other is bent and connected to the side of the second top plate near the other extended beam, with a groove located between the two second side plates.

[0011] In one embodiment, the side of the first side plate away from the first top plate extends toward the crossbeam. The side of the second side plate away from the second top plate extends toward the crossbeam.

[0012] In one embodiment, the side of the first side plate away from the first top plate extends radially toward the crossbeam. The side of the second side plate away from the second top plate extends radially toward the crossbeam.

[0013] In one embodiment, the steering column mounting structure further includes a reinforcing bracket. The reinforcing bracket is located on the side of the mounting beam away from the groove, with one end connected to the side of the first bracket away from the groove, and the other end connected to the side of the second bracket away from the groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, there are two reinforcing brackets. The two reinforcing brackets are spaced apart along the axial direction of the mounting beam.

[0015] According to another aspect of this application, a vehicle is provided, including an instrument panel system, the instrument panel system including a steering column assembly and an instrument panel beam assembly as described in any of the above embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 forFigure 1 A schematic diagram of the instrument panel system in the illustrated embodiment (only the instrument panel beam assembly and steering column assembly are shown in the figure).

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly and steering column assembly in the illustrated embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Side view of the dashboard beam assembly in the illustrated embodiment.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the instrument panel beam assembly in the illustrated embodiment.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the instrument panel beam assembly in the illustrated embodiment from another perspective.

[0023] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0024] Vehicle 2000

[0025] Instrument Panel System 1000

[0026] Instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100

[0027] 10 crossbeams

[0028] Install beam 11

[0029] Groove 11a

[0030] 111 bottom of the trough

[0031] 112 on the side of the groove

[0032] Extended beam 12

[0033] Steering column mounting structure 20

[0034] First support 21

[0035] First top plate 212

[0036] First side panel 213

[0037] Second support 22

[0038] Second top plate 221

[0039] Second side panel 222

[0040] Reinforced support 23

[0041] Steering column assembly 200

[0042] Steering column 201

[0043] Connecting bracket 202

[0044] Fasteners 300

[0045] Length direction X

[0046] Width direction Y

[0047] Z-axis height

[0048] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0050] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] Some embodiments of this application are described in detail. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0053] Example

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of vehicle 2000 in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the instrument panel system 1000 in the illustrated embodiment (only the instrument panel beam assembly 100 and the steering column assembly 200 are shown in the figure). Figure 3 for Figure 1Exploded view of the dashboard crossbeam assembly 100 and steering column assembly 200 in the illustrated embodiment.

[0055] See Figure 1 This application provides a vehicle 2000, including an instrument panel system 1000, which includes an instrument panel beam assembly 100 and a steering column assembly 200.

[0056] The instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 includes a crossbeam 10, which is mounted at the front of the driver's cab of the vehicle 2000 and concealed beneath the instrument panel for securing the instrument panel and its accessories. The crossbeam 10 spans the left and right sides of the vehicle body, providing reinforcement to the driver's cab. The crossbeam 10 also serves for mounting and securing structures such as the steering column assembly 200. The steering column assembly 200 includes a steering column 201, which is connected to the steering wheel. In use, when the driver turns the steering wheel, the steering column 201 rotates with the steering wheel to transmit steering torque to the input shaft of the steering gear.

[0057] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the steering column assembly 200 also includes a connecting bracket 202, which is fixedly connected to the steering column 201. Optionally, as... Figure 3 As shown, the connecting bracket 202 is fixed to the steering column mounting structure 20 of the steering column assembly 200 by fasteners 300, so that the steering column assembly 200 is fixed relative to the crossbeam 10.

[0058] In some embodiments, the connecting bracket 202 is recessed inward on the side near the dashboard crossbeam assembly 100 to accommodate at least a portion of the crossbeam 10, thereby increasing space utilization in the height direction Z of the vehicle 2000.

[0059] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Side view of the dashboard crossbeam assembly 100 in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the instrument panel beam assembly 100 in the illustrated embodiment.

[0060] See Figures 3 to 5This embodiment provides an instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 for mounting a steering column assembly 200. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 includes a crossbeam 10 and a steering column mounting structure 20. The crossbeam 10 includes a mounting beam 11 and two extending beams 12, which are respectively connected to both sides of the mounting beam 11. The steering column mounting structure 20 includes a first bracket 21 and a second bracket 22, which are clamped to both sides of the mounting beam 11 and respectively fixedly connected to the mounting beam 11. The mounting beam 11 has a recessed groove 11a on the side near the steering column assembly 200, and the steering column assembly 200 is at least partially accommodated in the groove 11a.

[0061] The aforementioned instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100, by forming a recess 11a inward on the side of the mounting beam 11 near the steering column assembly 200, allows at least a portion of the steering column assembly 200 to be accommodated within the recess 11a. This enables a more compact arrangement of the steering column assembly 200 and the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100, facilitating a larger arrangement space on the side of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 away from the steering column assembly 200. Furthermore, by providing a first bracket 21 and a second bracket 22 clamped on both sides of the mounting beam 11, the space occupied by the steering column mounting structure 20 in the direction from the mounting beam 11 towards the steering column assembly 200 is reduced. Therefore, it is convenient to arrange a larger head-up display on the side of the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 10 away from the steering column assembly 200.

[0062] In use, the steering column assembly 200 is inclined relative to the height direction Z and length direction X of the vehicle 2000, and the extension direction of the steering column assembly 200 is perpendicular to the width direction Y of the vehicle 2000. Therefore, in the above embodiment, by providing the groove 11a, the steering column assembly 200 and the instrument panel beam assembly 100 can be arranged more compactly in the height direction Z of the vehicle 10, thereby increasing the arrangement space above the steering column mounting bracket 20.

[0063] Optionally, the head-up display (HUD) is positioned on the side of the steering column mounting bracket 20 away from the steering column 201. The HUD is used to provide the driver with real-time driving information such as the vehicle's speed and mileage during driving. In the above embodiment, by providing the groove 11a, the first bracket 21, and the second bracket 22, the arrangement space above the steering column mounting bracket 20 is increased. This eliminates the need to move the HUD's position upwards when the HUD size increases, thus preventing the driving information projected by the HUD from exceeding the driver's field of vision.

[0064] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the crossbeam 10 extends along the width direction Y of the vehicle 2000, and two extended beams 12 are respectively connected to the mounting beam 11 on both sides along the width direction Y of the vehicle 2000. The first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 are clamped on both sides of the mounting beam 11 along the extension direction of the steering column assembly 200, and the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting bracket 202 of the steering column assembly 200 by fasteners.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the recessed direction of the groove 11a is parallel to the direction in which the mounting beam 11 points toward the steering column assembly 200. The recessed depth of the groove 11a is less than or equal to one-third of the outer diameter of the extension beam 12 adjacent to the mounting beam 11. This allows for a larger maximum recessed depth of the groove 11a, which helps to further reduce the space occupied by the steering column assembly 200 and the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 2000, thus providing more arrangement space above the steering column assembly 200. For example, when the outer diameter of the extension beam 12 is 60 mm, the maximum recessed depth of the groove 11a is 20 mm.

[0066] Alternatively, the mounting beam 11 can be flattened to form a groove 11a. The crossbeam 10 is made of steel.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the groove 11a extends through the mounting beam 11 along the extension direction of the steering column assembly 200 to further reduce the space occupied in the height direction Z of the vehicle 2000 and improve the applicability of the steering column assembly 200 to the instrument panel beam assembly 100 with different structures.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the groove 11a has a bottom surface 111 and two side surfaces 112. One side surface 112 is connected to the bottom surface 111 near one of the extended beams 12, and the other side surface 112 is connected to the bottom surface 111 near the other extended beam 12. Both side surfaces 112 are inclined relative to the bottom surface 111. This results in a greater recess depth of the groove 11a at the bottom surface 111, allowing the steering column assembly 200 to be positioned opposite the bottom surface 111 during installation, further reducing the space occupied by the steering column assembly 200 and the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 2000. Furthermore, the side surfaces 112 provide a buffering effect, facilitating the machining of the groove 11a in the crossbeam 10.

[0069] Optionally, the two slot sides 112 are located on both sides of the steering column assembly 200 along the width direction Y of the vehicle 2000, to further improve space utilization in the height direction Z of the vehicle 2000.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first support 21 includes a first top plate 212 and two first side plates 213. One first side plate 213 is bent and connected to the side of the first top plate 212 near one of the extended beams 12, and the other first side plate 213 is bent and connected to the side of the first top plate 212 near the other extended beam 12. A groove 11a is located between the two first side plates 213. The second support 22 includes a second top plate 221 and two second side plates 222. One second side plate 222 is bent and connected to the side of the second top plate 221 near one of the extended beams 12, and the other second side plate 222 is bent and connected to the side of the second top plate 221 near the other extended beam 12. A groove 11a is located between the two second side plates 222. This helps to reduce the impact of the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 on the installation position of the steering column assembly 200. For example, during installation, the two first side plates 213 can be located on both sides of the steering column assembly 200, and the two second side plates 222 can be located on both sides of the steering column assembly 200, so as to further reduce the space occupied in the height direction Z of the vehicle 2000.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the side of the first side plate 213 away from the first top plate 212 extends towards the crossbeam 10, and the side of the second side plate 222 away from the second top plate 221 extends towards the crossbeam 10. This increases the contact area between the first side plate 213 and the mounting beam 11, and also increases the contact area between the second side plate 222 and the mounting beam 11, thereby improving the connection reliability between the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 and the mounting beam 11, respectively. Optionally, the first bracket 21 and the mounting beam 11 are welded together, and the second bracket 22 is also welded together.

[0072] In some embodiments, the side of the first side plate 213 away from the first top plate 212 extends radially toward the crossbeam 10, and the side of the second side plate 222 away from the second top plate 221 extends radially toward the crossbeam 10, so as to further increase the contact area between the first side plate 213 and the second side plate 222 and the crossbeam 10.

[0073] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the instrument panel beam assembly 100 in the illustrated embodiment from another perspective.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the steering column mounting structure 20 also includes a reinforcing bracket 23. The reinforcing bracket 23 is located on the mounting beam 11 opposite to the groove 11a (see...). Figure 5On one side, one end of the reinforcing bracket 23 is connected to the side of the first bracket 21 away from the groove 11a, and the other end of the reinforcing bracket 23 is connected to the side of the second bracket 22 away from the groove 11a, so as to improve the rigidity and strength of the steering column mounting structure 20, thereby improving the rigidity and strength of the steering column assembly 200 after installation.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, there are two reinforcing brackets 23, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the mounting beam 11 to further improve the rigidity and strength of the steering column mounting structure 20. Optionally, the reinforcing brackets 23 are located on both sides of the mounting beam 11 along the axial direction.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the reinforcing bracket 23, the first top plate 212, and the connecting bracket 202 are fixedly connected by fasteners, and the reinforcing bracket 23, the second top plate 221, and the connecting bracket 202 are also fixedly connected by fasteners. Optionally, the maximum distance between the surface of the reinforcing bracket 23 away from the groove 11a and the surface of the first top plate 212 (or the second top plate 221) near the groove 11a is less than 17 mm. It should be noted that in related technologies, the dimension of the steering column mounting structure in the direction pointing from the steering column mounting structure to the steering column assembly is between 30 mm and 60 mm. Therefore, the above-mentioned steering column mounting structure 20 effectively improves the arrangement space of the head-up display.

[0077] The instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 provided in this embodiment can reduce the space occupied by the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 and the steering column assembly 200 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 2000, thereby providing more space for the head-up display above the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 can be matched with steering column assemblies 200 of different structures without changing the structure of the steering column assembly 200, making the instrument panel crossbeam assembly 100 highly adaptable to steering column assemblies 200 of different structures, and facilitating the platform-based design of the steering column assembly 200.

[0078] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solutions of this application should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A dashboard crossbeam assembly, characterized in that, The instrument panel crossbeam assembly is used to mount the steering column assembly, and the instrument panel crossbeam assembly includes: A crossbeam, the crossbeam comprising a mounting beam and two extending beams, the two extending beams respectively connected to both sides of the mounting beam; and, The steering column mounting structure includes a first bracket and a second bracket, which are clamped on both sides of the mounting beam and fixedly connected to the mounting beam respectively. The mounting beam has a recessed groove on the side near the steering column assembly, and the steering column assembly is at least partially accommodated in the groove.

2. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recessed direction of the groove is parallel to the direction in which the mounting beam points toward the steering column assembly; The recessed depth of the groove is less than or equal to one-third of the outer diameter of the adjacent end of the extension beam and the mounting beam.

3. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove extends through the mounting beam along the extension direction of the steering column assembly.

4. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove has a bottom surface and two side surfaces; One of the groove sides is connected to the bottom surface of the groove near one of the extended beams, and the other groove side is connected to the bottom surface of the groove near the other extended beam, and the two groove sides are inclined relative to the bottom surface of the groove.

5. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support includes a first top plate and two first side plates, one of which is bent and connected to the side of the first top plate near one of the extended beams, and the other of which is bent and connected to the side of the first top plate near the other of the extended beams, and the groove is located between the two first side plates; The second support includes a second top plate and two second side plates, one of which is bent and connected to the second top plate near one of the extended beams, and the other is bent and connected to the second top plate near the other extended beam, with the groove located between the two second side plates.

6. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side of the first side plate away from the first top plate extends toward the crossbeam; The side of the second side plate away from the second top plate extends toward the beam.

7. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side of the first side plate away from the first top plate extends radially toward the crossbeam; The side of the second side plate away from the second top plate extends radially toward the crossbeam.

8. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering column mounting structure also includes a reinforcing bracket; The reinforcing bracket is located on the side of the mounting beam away from the groove. One end of the reinforcing bracket is connected to the side of the first bracket away from the groove, and the other end of the reinforcing bracket is connected to the side of the second bracket away from the groove.

9. The instrument panel crossbeam assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are two reinforcing brackets; The two reinforcing brackets are spaced apart along the axial direction of the mounting beam.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a dashboard system, the dashboard system comprising: Steering column assembly; and, The dashboard crossbeam assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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